She said many women in Congress - like Reps. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Frederica Wilson (D-FL) - are ruining the country, and it's time for strong women to step up and take leadership roles.

Villa said she would run on President Trump's platform, emphasizing tax reform, legal immigration, helping American families and making America great again.

"I'd be running as an outsider, but definitely running as a Republican," she said.

Trump has since encouraged Villa on her decision to enter the world of politics.

Good luck to @Joy_Villa on her decision to enter the wonderful world of politics. She has many fans!

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff of California said that "people have suffered enough" because of President Trump and that a real leader would re-open the part of the government that has been shuttered since December.